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Best Hair Straighteners
A good hair straightener can create that sleek-haired look that makes you feel confident to face the world. Choosing the best hair straightener for you is important – not just to produce poker-straight locks, but also to help protect hair from heat damage.
Read More...Here are a few things to keep an eye out on before buying a hair straightener.
Plate material
- Ceramic plates: Offer effective straightening performance, at an affordable price. They are generally suited to hair that’s not too fine, as well as thick, curly hair. Make sure to source a straightener that’s pure ceramic, not ceramic-coated, as this can chip away over time and result in uneven heating.
- Tourmaline-coated plates: These are good for damaged hair, as they’re infused with negative ions that help to lock in moisture and give hair a shiny appearance.
- Titanium: The most expensive plate material available, the $699 Dyson Corrale uses these. They heat up quickly and spread heat evenly over the plate surface. This makes them great for coarse, curly hair, as you can go from curly to straight in one pass.
Plate Width
- Wide plates: These shorten the time it takes to straighten your hair. They’re suitable for long, thick hair, as they will straighten more hair with each pass.
- Narrow plates: Suited to short hair or fine hair, these apply less heat, so protect the hair shaft from damage. Slimmer plates are also better if you have a portable or cordless straightener, as it will more easily fit into your travel bag.
Temperature: Some more expensive hair straighteners have variable heat settings. These let you adjust the temperature to your hair type, so you don’t burn your hair.
Shape: A straightener with rounded edges at the top makes it easier to create curly hair. If a flat iron has straight edges, it will give you even straighter hair.
Straightening time: Try and find a quality hair straightener in your budget with quick heat-up times and that’s also efficient in straightening your hair.
Hair straighteners are also available with a number of convenient extra features, such as universal voltage if you travel frequently, or auto shut-off for those busy mornings. Simply scroll down to experiment with the filters on the left to find out more.
73 listings
- Award Winner 2021
- 2020
- 2019
SAS Professional Hair Straightener
The SAS Professional Hair Straightener’s plate material is made of ceramic-coated titanium, which is gentle on fine hair and also helps manage frizz in thick hair.
Price (RRP) A$189.95
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.1 (27)
- Value for Money4.3 (27)
- Ease of Use4.4 (27)
- Hair Care 4.5 (20)
- FeaturesAuto Shut-off and Universal Voltage
- Plate TypeDual Floating
- Plate MaterialCeramic-Coated and Titanium
- Min Temperature50 °C
- Max Temperature232 °C
- Colour / FinishWhite, Pink, Gold, Dark Purple, or Matt Black
Karmin G3 Salon Pro Hair Styling Iron
With its impressive 4.7-star rating, the Karmin G3 Salon Pro Hair Styling Iron is one of the best hair straighteners and is reasonably priced at $149.95.
Price (RRP) A$149.95
- Specifications
- FeaturesAuto Shut-off, Storage Case and Universal Voltage
- Plate TypeDual Floating
- Plate MaterialCeramic
- Min Temperature120 °C
- Max Temperature240 °C
- Colour / FinishBlack, Blue, Pink, Purple, White
- Cord Length3 m
OzHead MKIII
The OzHead MKII, which costs $299.95, was the 2018 ProductReview.com.au Award Winner in the Hair Straighteners category.
Price (RRP) A$299.95
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.0 (2)
- Value for Money3.7 (3)
- Ease of Use3.7 (3)
- Hair Care 3.0 (1)
- FeaturesAuto Shut-off and Universal Voltage
- Plate TypeDual Floating
- Plate MaterialCeramic and Tourmaline-Coated
- Min Temperature80 °C
- Max Temperature230 °C
- Colour / FinishRed
- Cord Length3 m
GlamPalm · includes 5 listings
Latest review: Not satisfied at all Worst hair straightener I have ever used Burned and destroyed my hair No really arraigning my hair Only stays straight for a few min I hate it I wish if I can return
Price (RRP) A$234.00 to A$340.00
Price fromA$178.00Kogan
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.2 (21)
- Value for Money4.0 (21)
- Ease of Use4.5 (20)
- Hair Care 4.4 (15)
- FeaturesStorage Case, Auto Shut-off and Universal Voltage
- Plate TypeFixed, Dual Floating and Single Floating
- Plate MaterialCeramic
- Max Temperature195 °C to 200 °C
- Number of Heat Settings2 to 11
- Colour / FinishBlack and White
- Cord Length2.7 m to 3 m
Muk 230-IR
With an overwhelming majority of reviewers awarding the Muk 230-IR a 5-star rating, this hair straightener’s secret weapon – its far infrared lights inside the ceramic plate – seems to be working.
Price (RRP) A$199.95
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.3 (21)
- Value for Money4.4 (21)
- Ease of Use4.6 (20)
- Hair Care 4.3 (19)
- FeaturesAuto Shut-off and Universal Voltage
- Plate TypeFixed
- Plate MaterialCeramic and Tourmaline-Coated
- Min Temperature90 °C
- Max Temperature230 °C
- Colour / FinishBlack
- Cord Length3 m
ghd Original IV Styler
Latest review: I’ve been using GHDs personally and in my salon for 10 years and I love them. My one heats up in seconds. I can straighten my hair in less than 4 minutes and I’m very pleased with the job it does. It’
Price (RRP) A$210.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.7 (24)
- Value for Money4.2 (25)
- Ease of Use4.6 (25)
- Hair Care 4.1 (21)
- FeaturesStorage Case and Universal Voltage
- Plate TypeSingle Floating
- Plate MaterialCeramic
- Min Temperature185 °C
- Max Temperature185 °C
- Colour / FinishBlack
- Cord Length2.7 m
- Award Winner 2020
- 2019
Cloud Nine Wide Iron
Latest review: I have long, thick, curly and frizzy hair so bought the Cloud Nine Wide Iron hoping to tame my hair. It it honestly amazing and produces such a sleek finish which I am definitely not used to. My hair
Price (RRP) A$340.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.3 (13)
- Value for Money4.1 (13)
- Ease of Use4.8 (13)
- Hair Care 4.7 (11)
- FeaturesUniversal Voltage
- Plate TypeDual Floating
- Plate MaterialCeramic
- Min Temperature100 °C
- Max Temperature200 °C
- Colour / FinishBlack
Silver Bullet Keratin 230 · includes 2 listings
Latest review: I had used ghd products for years and recently switched to Silver Bullet and it’s the best decision ever. It heats up so quickly and glides smoothly through my hair. The ghd used to stick, but this o
Price (RRP) A$209.95 to A$295.95
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.0 (8)
- Value for Money4.3 (8)
- Ease of Use4.3 (8)
- Hair Care 4.3 (6)
- FeaturesStorage Case and Universal Voltage
- Plate TypeSingle Floating and Dual Floating
- Plate MaterialCeramic
- Max Temperature230 °C
- Colour / FinishBlack
Remington Silk Ceramic S9600AU
Latest review: Does what it is supposed to and is a reasonable price. I have long thick hair and sometimes I have to go over it a few times but it
Price (RRP) A$49.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.4 (8)
- Value for Money4.7 (7)
- Ease of Use4.5 (8)
- Hair Care 4.4 (7)
- FeaturesAuto Shut-off and Universal Voltage
- Plate TypeDual Floating
- Plate MaterialCeramic
- Min Temperature150 °C
- Max Temperature240 °C
- Number of Heat Settings11
- Colour / FinishRed
ghd Gold Styler
As the second-most premium ghd on the market after the ghd platinum+, this $285 Gold Styler has a lot to live up to.
Price (RRP) A$285.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.2 (24)
- Value for Money3.7 (26)
- Ease of Use4.3 (24)
- Hair Care 4.2 (20)
- FeaturesAuto Shut-off and Universal Voltage
- Plate TypeDual Floating
- Plate MaterialCeramic
- Min Temperature185 °C
- Max Temperature185 °C
- Number of Heat Settings1
- Colour / FinishBlack
- Cord Length2.7 m
L'Oreal Steampod
The L’Oreal Steampod, which has a promising review rating of 4.1 stars, can be used to straighten, as well as create waves and curls.
Price (RRP) A$280.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.0 (11)
- Value for Money3.7 (12)
- Ease of Use4.4 (11)
- Hair Care 3.6 (8)
- FeaturesCordless and Steam Technology
- Plate TypeSingle Floating
- Colour / FinishWhite
Remington Smooth Finish Ceramic S3505AU
Latest review: They heat up ok, but! but when trying to use these to dry and straighten my hair, they pull several strands of my hair out which is actually very painful. How or why
Price (RRP) A$29.95
Price fromA$24.00Kogan
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.5 (8)
- Value for Money4.8 (8)
- Ease of Use4.5 (8)
- Hair Care 4.0 (5)
- FeaturesAuto Shut-off and Universal Voltage
- Plate TypeSingle Floating
- Plate MaterialCeramic
- Min Temperature150 °C
- Max Temperature230 °C
- Colour / FinishBlack
Cloud Nine Original Iron
The Cloud Nine Original Iron’s $340 price point leads to high expectations. But do its offerings of mineral-infused heating plates, adjustable temperature settings and efficient straightening make it worthwhile?
Price (RRP) A$340.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.4 (23)
- Value for Money4.1 (23)
- Ease of Use4.7 (23)
- Hair Care 4.5 (23)
- FeaturesStorage Case
- Plate TypeSingle Floating
- Plate MaterialCeramic
- Min Temperature100 °C
- Max Temperature200 °C
- Number of Heat Settings7
- Colour / FinishBlack
ghd Max Styler
Latest review: I've had GHDs since they came out and never had a problem (except 1 where my hairdresser sold me one of theirs but it wasn't actually a GHD,). I have VERY long hair (mid back) and it's very very
Price (RRP) A$280.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.7 (3)
- Value for Money4.7 (3)
- Ease of Use4.7 (3)
- Hair Care 4.0 (1)
- FeaturesAuto Shut-off and Universal Voltage
- Plate TypeDual Floating
- Plate MaterialCeramic
- Max Temperature185 °C
- Colour / FinishBlack
- Cord Length2.7 m
The Farrah by Halo
Latest review: Oh I love my hair straightener.... its awesome! My okd one died and I looked around and thus found the Halo. It works like magic! I have thick, coarse hair and straightens it in one go. Last for a
Price (RRP) A$219.95
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.1 (8)
- Value for Money3.8 (9)
- Ease of Use4.9 (9)
- Hair Care 4.8 (8)
- FeaturesAuto Shut-off and Universal Voltage
- Plate TypeDual Floating
- Plate MaterialTitanium
- Colour / FinishBlack
Remington Keratin & Argan Oil Nourish Straightener · includes 2 listings
Latest review: This is a fantastic straightener. It heats up quickly, leaves my hair shiny & sleek just going over it once..... I have thick slightly wavy hair. I had a Ghd platinum $315 before the Remington $69 &
Price (RRP) A$69.00 to A$69.95
Price fromA$69.00Bing Lee
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.6 (7)
- Value for Money4.3 (7)
- Ease of Use5.0 (6)
- Hair Care 4.8 (5)
- FeaturesAuto Shut-off and Universal Voltage
- Plate TypeFixed
- Plate MaterialCeramic
- Max Temperature230 °C
- Colour / FinishGold
ghd Mini Styer
Latest review: I am so amazed by the ghd it has changed not only my hair but my life as well it makes me feel so comfortable with my hair. Buying a ghd was the best thing I did. It removes the frizz from hair and
Price (RRP) A$280.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.0 (1)
- Value for Money4.0 (1)
- Ease of Use4.0 (1)
- Hair Care 4.0 (1)
- FeaturesAuto Shut-off and Universal Voltage
- Plate TypeSingle Floating
- Plate MaterialCeramic
- Max Temperature185 °C
- Colour / FinishBlack
- Cord Length2.7 m
The Kate by Halo
Latest review: I bought the Kate 2 weeks ago after being assured by the sales assistant that it was the straightener I needed. I was originally looking at GHD or Cloud 9. Little did I know at that stage Halo is a
Price (RRP) A$249.95
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.5 (11)
- Value for Money2.6 (11)
- Ease of Use3.6 (11)
- Hair Care 3.4 (8)
- FeaturesAuto Shut-off, Cordless and Universal Voltage
- Plate TypeSingle Floating
- Plate MaterialCeramic
- Colour / FinishBlack
Instyler Max Rotating Iron
Latest review: Work’s really good makes hair soft shiny. But after a year it falls apart and I’m sorry for what you pay for this is not worth the cost. Very upset that they won’t make them bette
Price (RRP) A$149.99
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.0 (2)
- Value for Money3.0 (2)
- Ease of Use3.5 (2)
- Hair Care 4.0 (1)
- FeaturesCordless
- Plate TypeSingle Floating
- Plate MaterialCeramic and Tourmaline-Coated
- Number of Heat Settings3
- Colour / FinishBlack
Hairstyla HSS200
Latest review: I have frizzy, curly, long hair. I always brush well before use to get rid of tangles. This does straighten my hair but the end result is a straight fluffy frizzy type look. I can handle that look
Price (RRP) A$119.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.3 (4)
- Value for Money4.5 (4)
- Ease of Use4.5 (4)
- Hair Care 3.0 (4)
- Plate TypeBrush
- Plate MaterialCeramic
- Colour / FinishBlack and Rose Gold